Tree limb causes low power lines on Eastward St, Alma MI
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Road ClosureAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible utility hazard near Eastward Street in Alma after a large tree branch fell and pulled down some electrical lines. The lines remained above the ground, and the affected house still had power. Fire and utility services were contacted to address the situation.
Audio|Heard on: Gratiot MI Law Dispatch Group Calls
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01:43
Transcript:
00:00
Central to all units for advisement of the lines down.
00:06
Clear, way. Caller (name withheld) near Eastward Street states that there's a line partially down across Eastward Street.
00:14
It doesn't seem like it's actually touching the ground, however is lower than it's supposed to be.
00:18
We're going to get a fire officer on that way.
00:22
309, switch one in the area, I'll check it.
00:25
Clear.
00:28
309, so she can help me out.
00:30
(name withheld), help.
00:32
I'm central.
00:35
Go ahead.
00:38
Can I get the next report number and mystery date, please? And then can y'all start Gratiot Township Fire for a tree line down?
00:47
Go ahead.
00:50
It's going to be January twenty-seventh at 1330.
00:53
Thank you, good sir.
00:57
You are welcome.
00:58
We'll get it crashed on that way.
01:01
I hear a nine central.
01:03
Go ahead.
01:06
A very large branch or portion of a tree fell down near a house on Eastward Street and took the center wires off from it.
01:19
It's connected still to the power pole and up to the house; the house still has power.
01:24
I'm clear.
01:26
309 Central.
01:28
Go ahead.
01:31
Did you contact consumers at all about this?
01:35
About to hop on the line with them right now, actually.
01:40
Awesome, I appreciate it.
01:42
You're welcome.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Eastward St, Alma, MI 48801
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